Betty Little: Non, je ne regrette rien *

That’s the message from Sen. Betty Little, who just put out a slightly “Evita”-ish press statement about Jim Tedisco’s ascendency in the race for the 20th District:

“I am disappointed that I did not receive the nomination to run for the 20th Congressional District’s open seat. But, I have no regrets in seeking the nomination, and am very appreciative of the tremendous support I received from so many people.

“As I said late last week when the vacancy occurred, my hope was that I, along with each of the Republican candidates, would have the chance to meet with each of the ten committees and present my reasons for running.

“I was pushing for an open process that allowed the rank and file committee people, who do a lot of hard work on behalf of candidates each year, a chance for greater involvement. That did not happen, but it is now important that we support the nominee and win this seat.”

* For those of you who took Spanish in high school: That’s “No, I Regret Nothing,” the big hit from legendary French chantoozy Edith Piaf.